Eagle Express
September 13, 2019
Message From Your Leadership Team
Is anyone else exhausted?!!!! It was an amazing first full week of school but we are sure you will have some tired kiddos on your hands this weekend as we all need to build our stamina back up after summer break.
We capped off our week this afternoon with our first whole school assembly. Mike the Magician, from Doodlebugs, shared an engaging anti bullying message that hopefully resonated with the entire audience: If you witness bullying be an upstander and if you are bullied tell an adult. But most important, BE KIND!
As we look to next week we will begin celebrating Hispanic Heritage month which begins on September 15th and ends on October 15th. Here is a link to an article that shares 10 ways for families to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. We hope you have a relaxing weekend!
Warm Regards,
Jen Sullivan (Principal) and Jill Doyle (Assistant Principal)
Important Dates
9/19: Activity Period Starts for 4th and 5th graders from 2:20-3:05 PM
9/20: BINGO Night, 7:00-8:00 PM
9/30: Save Around Book Fundraiser Order Due
10/2: Plank South PTSA Meeting – 6:30pm @ Plank South Think Tank Room7
10/7: Save Around Book Distribution
10/11: No School (Superintendent Conference)
10/14: No School (Columbus Day)
Conversation Starters of the Week:
“What did you learn about in the whole school assembly?”
“What has surprised you the most about being in _____ grade?”
“Tell me/us about a new friend you have made.”
PTSA
PTSA Memberships
Sign up for a membership to the Webster PTSA by 9/15 to receive a FREE school distract calendar AND to be entered to win Amerks or Knighthawks tickets (plus the discounts at local retailers you can get every day just by showing your card)!
Membership DO NOT mean you have to volunteer, attend meetings, or lead any of the PTSA committees (but we’re happy to have you if you ARE interested!). A membership is a way to support the district PTSA, with a portion of the funds going directly to the Plank South PTSA!
BINGO Night
Our first family fun night of the year is BINGO Night on 9/20 at 7pm
Due to the limited space for this event, please register at the following link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aaca72ba3f58-family2
Don’t forget to bring $1 bills to buy water from our 5th graders to support their fundraising efforts!
Kindergarten Helpers:
There are quite a few spots still open to help our kindergarteners during lunchtime. You don’t have to have a kindergartener at Plank South to volunteer for this. Please use the link below to sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4aaca72ba3f58-kindergarten7
Box Tops:
The Box Tops program is changing (more news to come!), but until then, keep sending your students in with those Box Tops from items you buy! Also, make sure you download the app for bonus Box Tops opportunities!
Open PTSA Coordinator or Co-Coordinator Positions:
There are several positions that we would like to get filled so that the activities can occur this year. If you have any interest, or want to know what kind of commitment is needed for any of the listed activities, please contact Sue Ball (Sball002@yahoo.com), or Jennifer Lega (jennifer.lega@gmail.com)
· Chess Club
· Garden Club
· Ice Cream Social (Looking for a Co-Coordinator)
· Field Days
· Hospitality
· School Supply Kits
PTSA Financial Assistance:
We want to make sure that ALL of our Plank South families are able to attend any of the school events they would like to participate in. If financial hardships are preventing your family from participating please reach out to the administration, PTSA co-chairs (Sue Ball and Jen Lega) or our social worker (Janet Wiesensel) for assistance.
Stay Connected
The School Website: http://www.websterschools.org/plankSouth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlankSouth
Parent Portal: https://websterny.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/webster.jsp (Individuals that need access to their Infinite Campus activation code or have troubleshooting questions should email icportal@websercsd.org)
Remind: For Text Reminders Text @plankro to 81010
Social Worker
If you or another Plank South family is in need of support, please contact our social worker Janet Weisensel, LCSW: 585-670-5980, janet_weisensel@webstercsd.org
Breakfast and Lunch
Check out the menus.